According to vanguard, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a fiery warning to Iran on Friday, vowing to bomb the country again if it restarts its nuclear program, while claiming he personally spared Iran’s supreme leader from assassination.
In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said he had blocked a proposed strike on Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the recent 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran, but now feels the gesture was met with “total disrespect.”
“I saved Khamenei’s life and he shows nothing but ungratefulness,” Trump wrote. “Let me be clear, if Iran even thinks about restarting nuclear weapons work, we will bomb them again. Stronger this time.”
Trump’s post follows reports that Iran has declared victory over Israel after a fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire ended nearly two weeks of open hostilities. Iranian officials claimed strategic gains despite the heavy losses.
U.S. intelligence agencies have not confirmed any renewed nuclear activity by Iran, but Trump said any movement in that direction would trigger an immediate response.
“I’ve stopped any talk of lifting sanctions. Iran only understands strength,” Trump added, signaling a hardline stance should he return to office.
The president’s comments have reignited fears of a new escalation in the region. While current administration officials declined to comment directly on Trump’s claims, a senior White House aide said the focus remains on “diplomacy and regional stability.”
Trump’s claim of protecting Khamenei from a targeted assassination drew widespread attention and skepticism, with critics warning such rhetoric could further destabilize U.S.-Iran relations.
Iranian officials have yet to respond formally to Trump’s remarks.
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